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RK05 ZKG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,431 mi
Last recorded185,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ZKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 185,431 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 175,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 162,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

oil residue engine areas

Pass 14 Jul 2018 153,719 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Jul 2017 148,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush on the limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 137,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush / knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s+n/s rear iducator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,045 miles

All brake pads wearing thin

NSF and OSR tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 106,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 93,450 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,037 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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RK05 ZKG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK05 ZKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK05 ZKG registered?

RK05 ZKG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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